Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kelis
Vocals
CeeLo Green
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
K. Rogers Jones
Songwriter
Thomas Callaway
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
CeeLo Green
Producer
Ben H. Allen
Recording Engineer
Serban Ghenea
Mixing Engineer
John Hanes
Engineer
Tim Roberts
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There is nothin' special about me, I am just a lil star
If it seems like I'm shinin', it's probably a reflection
Of something you already are
I forget about myself sometime when there's so many others around
When deep inside you feels the darkest
[Verse 2]
That is where I can always be found
That is where I can always be found
That is where I can always be found
[Verse 3]
Just keep tryin' and tryin', it's just a matter of timin'
Though the grindin' is tiring, don't let 'em stop you from smilin'
Just keep tryin' and tryin', sooner or later you'll find it
It's surprisin' how inspirin' it is to see you shinin'
[Verse 4]
'Cause in the dark of the night, you're all I can see
And you sure look like a star to me
[Verse 5]
There is nothin' special about me, I am just a lil star
If you try to reach out and touch me, you'll see that I'm not really that far
Oh, I may not be the brightest, nor am I the last one you'll see
But as long as you notice, that's just fine with me
[Verse 6]
Everything's just fine with me
Everything's just fine with me
[Verse 7]
Just keep tryin' and tryin', it's just a matter of timin'
Though the grindin' is tiring, don't let 'em stop you from smilin'
Just keep tryin' and tryin', sooner or later you'll find it
It's surprising how inspirin' it is to see you shinin'
[Verse 8]
'Cause in the dark of the night, you're all I can see
And you sure look like a star to me
[Verse 9]
There is nothin' special about me, I am just a lil star
I'ma running and jumpin', but barely gettin', gettin' over the bar
I plan on bein' much more than I am, but that's in due time
But until then I'm guilty and bein' human's my crime
[Verse 10]
Just bein' human, that is my crime
Bein' human, that is my crime
[Verse 11]
Just keep tryin' and tryin', it's just a matter of timin'
Though the grindin' is tirin', don't let 'em stop you from smilin'
Just keep tryin' and tryin', sooner or later you'll find it
It's surprisin' how inspirin' it is to see you shinin'
[Verse 12]
'Cause in the dark of the night, you're all I can see
And you sure look like a star to me
Written by: K. Rogers Jones, Thomas Callaway